Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Senior Healthcare Assistant | Flexible Shifts | £17–£23 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our agency care home team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, supporting their daily needs, and supervising junior staff. This position offers an opportunity to lead with compassion and professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.

Rates of pay range from £17–£23 per hour depending on shift pattern, with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.

Duties include

• Deliver personalised care in accordance with individual care plans, ensuring residents' dignity and independence are maintained.
• Supervise and support junior care staff, fostering a positive team environment through effective leadership.
• Assist residents with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, medication management, and meal preparation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including updates to care plans and incident reports.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Support residents' emotional well-being through companionship and engaging activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures.
• Contribute to the organisation's training programmes by sharing expertise in senior care practices.

Experience

• Previous experience working within a care home environment specialising in senior care is essential.
• Proven supervising experience demonstrating leadership skills within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Competence in using IT systems for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Valid driving licence is desirable.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English